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A Journey into the Mysterious World of Icebergs
A film review of the film Ice Breath, directed by Leonard Alecu
(Keisha Tonte Dokubo)
(Firouz Farman-Farmaian)
PATH
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Journey into the Inner Labyrinths
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Reflection of Reality in World of Imagination
Purgatory
(Ashley Mazza)
Because We Are Too Many
(Eve Leonard-Walsh)
(Christopher Angus)
Because
We Are
Too Many
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Wandering in Town
UBI SUNT
(Natalia Jezova)
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BOREANA
(Emanuel Toffolo, Jordan Carraro)
One Step Away
(Leslie Merlin)
A Fire in Africa
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SAG MIR, WIE LANG
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Harry Collins Talks About "Homebird"
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Khedira
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Snowflake
The Monsters Born of Neglect
Review of the short film Mothmama Directed by Jessica DiCosta, Mothmama focuses on the relationship between a daughter and her young single mother—a mother who, without being fully explicit about it, clearly values being seen on social media and collecting likes more than she values her small daughter. By concentrating on this relationship and on the absence of anything resembling family security, the film addresses the harm the child suffers from her bond with her mother. Th
Paper Planes Across the Distance
Review of the short film Paper Plane The short film Paper Plane, directed by Saoirse Ronan, is about relationships: a teenage girl’s relationship with her mother (who is now involved with a man the daughter does not like), and her relationship with her lost father. All of these connections are made possible through the paper planes on which the girl writes messages and sends them to the other person. The film has an intimate and at times bitter tone and speaks of absence—of t
A Summer Day of Restless Adolescence
Review of the short film Angelo Azzurro (My First Day of Summer) Directed by Tommaso Acquarone, this short film’s greatest strength is its atmosphere. On a summer day at the beach, two teenage brothers set their sights on a tourist girl who might become the first experience for both of them. Through close-ups, tracking shots, and a focus on details, the film explores the adolescent world of the two brothers. We watch moments of boredom and idleness, fleeting excitement, jealo
The Stranger by the Artificial Lake
Venice Film Festival Short Films Review
A Minimalist Poem of Sand and Silence
Venice Film Festival Short Films Review
Tragedy of the Loneliness of Man and Woman in Three Acts
Falling House, with its original Persian title Morāqeb (meaning both “the one who looks after and cares for another” and “a prison guard”), premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Mohsen Gharaee’s film follows a poor family in Tehran. An apparently simple matter—the imminent migration of the daughter to a neighboring country in pursuit of her modeling dreams—triggers a series of events within the family that results in catastrophe.
A Journey into the Mysterious World of Icebergs
A review of the film Ice Breath, directed by Leonard Alecu
A Striking Exploration of Feminine Interiority Through Motion
PAUSE is a profoundly formalist, wordless piece of cinema that operates with breathtaking efficacy within the realm of dance-film, offering images that can truly be described as unique. Filmmaker Keisha Tonte Dokubo—who also commands the screen as an actor and dancer—masterfully employs body language, parallel editing, and mesmerizing choreography to interrogate concepts of anxiety, entrapment, and the relentless grind of daily life. Notably, the film elevates every setting i
From Super 8 to Venice Biennale: The Artistic Evolution of a Contemporary Filmmaker - An Interview with Firouz Farman-Farmaian
Tell us a little about yourself. How did you get interested in cinema, and did you study it academically? I grew up in a family where cinema and the arts were always part of everyday life. My father had a deep passion for Italian neorealist cinema, so from an early age I was introduced to directors like Rossellini, Fellini and Antonioni. Later, growing up in Paris, I immersed myself in the independent cinema scene and discovered the French New Wave—Godard, Truffaut—and, throu
The Art of the Journey: How 'Path' Weaves Documentary Reality into Cinematic Magic
The period from the 2010s to the present day can comfortably be called the golden age of documentary filmmaking. The primary reason is that today, compared to the final years of the previous century, there are far more avenues to discover and watch documentaries. Access to a wider array of titles from various corners of the globe has effectively introduced us to the unique creative worlds of independent filmmakers. This shift—which mostly benefits the audience—has provided an
Permission to Rest: How Director Keisha Tonte Dokubo Uses Urban Dance to Find Healing in a Busy World
Self portrait - Keisha Tonte Dokubo Please tell us about your background in filmmaking and choreography. How did you learn to make films? My love for screendance was ignited during my time studying Bachelor of Arts Degree in diverse dance styles at IRIE! dance theatre, London (2020-2023). My course was interrupted by Covid, but not for too long. It was in this space that I started to create productions based around healing through Christian urban dance and the Covid interrupt
An Alliance with Life: Julio Peres on the Power of Mental Health in Chronic Care
Please tell us a bit about your professional backgrounds. What films or projects had you made before Blue Alliance, and how did your previous experiences in documentary film-making or social-health issues influence this project? A good point for us to begin, because I do not originally come from the field of cinematic arts, although I have always greatly enjoyed photography, music, and cinema. I am a clinical psychologist with a doctorate from the University of São Paulo and
The Smallest Voices, the Deepest Memories: An Interview with the Creator of 'Milo', Venkatesh Balasubramanian
What was the core inspiration for Milo, particularly the blend of whimsical insect protagonist with deeply emotional human family themes? How did the story concept evolve from initial idea to final script? The original spark came from my wife during a trip. One night she woke up and said, "Mosquitoes are singing in my ears." She meant they were buzzing, but that accidental phrasing immediately fascinated me. I couldn't stop thinking about the idea of a mosquito singing instea
The Scrappy Joy of Independent Filmmaking: John Myrick on Creating 'Impacted'
Before bringing “Impacted to life, what internal or external experiences in your filmmaking journey shaped your unique directorial voice? Growing up in the 1980s, I was exposed to films at a probably younger age than I should have been — courtesy of HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax. Movies like Conan the Barbarian, Mad Max, The Road Warrior, Star Wars, Superman, Jaws, and Animal House played on a permanent loop in our house. I watched them over and over, completely transfixed. That
Memory and Hope: Agustín Garza on Filming Yugoslavia's Forgotten Memorials as Portals to Transcendence
Interview with Agustín Garza, director of the documentary short film Memory and Hope To begin, could you please tell us a little about yourself? How did you become interested in cinematography and photography, and where does Memory and Hope stand in your body of work—is it your first, second, or later project? I was born in Mexico City, a vibrant and visually rich metropolis, and from a very young age I decided to become a visual storyteller. Over the past fifteen years, I ha
Green, White and Blood (Alexis Galindo)
Josué and Tiburcio, two young men with a romantic past, must face each other in a duel to the death to restore the tarnished honor of one of their wives. Writer, Producer, Director: Alexis Galindo Producer: Vitus Key Cast: Korey GarMen "Cleotilde" Dariel Pahe Zarael Ríos Project Title (Original Language): Verde, Blanco y Sangre Project Type: Student, Short Runtime: 13 minutes 30 seconds Completion Date: August 21, 2025 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: Mexico Co
Dear Lilith, I Love You - Sweet Dreams (David Cole)
She was never the villain… only the first to refuse to kneel. “Dear Lilith, I Love You” is a visual invocation of the Dark Divine Feminine — an unapologetic love letter to the First Woman: a primal force of wild beauty, sacred rebellion, and spiritual sovereignty. This is not a video for the faint of heart. It is sensual, symbolic, and steeped in esoteric fire. Lilith is not here to be tamed — she is here to be remembered. In a world that still fears women who walk in power,
Hinter-Land
(Christopher Angus)
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